Carrollton council accepts Barto resignation, seeking new member

Carrollton Village Council accepted the resignation of Councilman Chris Barto during its May 27 meeting after Barto submitted a letter saying he must retire from his council position to meet retirement requirements.

In the letter read at the meeting, Barto said he must retire from the State Teachers Retirement System and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System at the same time. His resignation was effective May 30.

Council later discussed advertising the vacancy and agreed to seek applications from interested residents by June 15 so members would have time to review candidates before making an appointment at a later meeting.

In an unrelated matter, council approved a $5,000 donation to the Carrollton Eagles 2185 Ladies Auxiliary for this year’s fireworks display. Amanda Beard, secretary for the organization, said the group is planning a larger show for the village’s 250th anniversary celebration and hopes to raise $40,000 for fireworks and related costs.

“We’re going a little bit bigger and better with the fireworks this year,” Amanda told council. “We had a lot of compliments last year, so hopefully it’ll be just a little bit better this year.”

The Carrollton Fire Department responded to 21 incidents between April 27 and May 24, bringing the department’s year-to-date total to 153 calls. The calls included 12 rescue and medical calls, including five lift assists, along with two hazardous condition calls and seven good intent calls.

The Carrollton Police Department handled 236 calls for service during the reporting period and investigated nine traffic crashes. Officers also handled 13 incident reports, most involving grass cutting and property maintenance violations.

Police Chief Tim Timberlake also reported police cadet T.J. Vint completed the police academy and passed the state examination. Vint will transition into a full-time officer position and begin a structured 12-week field training program under the supervision of an assigned training officer.

“This milestone reflects the intended purpose of the department’s cadet program, developing and retaining qualified officers through a planned investment in training, mentorship and professional development,” Timberlake stated in his report.

In other business, council:

—APPROVED Ordinance 2026-14 approving the replat for the Carrollton Exempted Village School Board of Education property.

—HEARD the first reading of Ordinance 2026-15 amending the zoning designation of certain property owned by Dr. Mag LLC.

—APPROVED Resolution 2026-16 declaring the necessity to levy a tax in excess of the 10-mill limitation, the first step toward placing a fire levy on the ballot.

—APPROVED Resolution 2026-17 amending the original appropriations ordinance for 2026.

—HEARD Village Administrator Chris Kiehl report the village spring cleanup was conducted by Kimble May 14 and the refuse container cleanout was completed with no complaints.

—HEARD Kiehl report Mayor Bill Stoneman, Fire Chief Shane Thomas and Kiehl met with the Ohio State Fire Marshal to discuss local matters following a visit to an active well site.

—HEARD Kiehl report several paving contractors contacted the village with questions about the 2026 paving program. The bid opening was scheduled for May 29 at 9 a.m.

—APPROVED adding a streetlight at Windamere Drive and Courtview Drive, where students wait for the school bus in the dark. Councilwoman Brittany Tangler said parents raised safety concerns about children waiting in the area early in the morning.

—HEARD Thomas report Zach Hudson submitted his resignation from the fire department effective June 1. Thomas also said Rescue 2 is being repaired in Wisconsin and should return soon.

—HEARD Thomas report the department’s new ladder truck will not arrive in time for the July 4 parade. Thomas said the department may need to discuss lost interest revenue because the village paid for the truck up front to receive a discount.

—HEARD discussion about adding shade near the splash pad at Fifth Street Park and addressing bees near the area.

—PAID the bills of $120,089.19 in vendors, $63,805.46 in payroll; and $1,454.18 in bills without prior certification.